Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Chambers courtesy copies are required.
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for covered motions. Pre-filing meet and confer requirement exists for motions.
Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha's rule states these limits: 7000 words; 25 pages; 25 pages. Excludes caption, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, indices, and exhibits. Memoranda limited to 7,000 words (computer-generated) or 25 pages (handwritten/typewriter).
Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha's rule states these limits: 4200 words; 15 pages; 15 pages. Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages (handwritten/typewriter).
Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha's formatting rule includes other font, 12 point type. Font requirements: Times New Roman 14pt or Courier 12pt; footnotes same size as body.
The rule requires service. Standing order must be served immediately on all parties by plaintiff's counsel or removing defendant.
The rule requires specific page citations. Bluebook style required for case law citations with specific page references.
Parties may contact Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Motions heard Fridays at 1:30 PM; no pre-clearance needed except for summary judgment, TRO, or preliminary injunctions.
Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to chambers. Procedure exists for filings under seal.
Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include proposed order. Continuance requests must include a proposed order emailed to chambers on filing day.
No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Multiple summary judgment motions or exceeding page/word limits requires leave of court with good cause showing.
Yes. Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Junior lawyers (under 5 years) may increase likelihood of oral argument if noted in bold/underline.
Communications with chambers are governed by specific rules.
Continuance rules exist.
Procedure exists for filings under seal.
Standing order must be served immediately on all parties by plaintiff's counsel or removing defendant.
Pre-filing meet and confer requirement exists for motions.
Motion papers have length and format requirements.
Chambers courtesy copies are required.
Memoranda limited to 7,000 words (computer-generated) or 25 pages (handwritten/typewriter).
Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages (handwritten/typewriter).
Font requirements: Times New Roman 14pt or Courier 12pt; footnotes same size as body.
All documents must be converted to .pdf format for e-filing.
Bluebook style required for case law citations with specific page references.
Bluebook style required for all citations with specific references.
Junior lawyers (under 5 years) may increase likelihood of oral argument if noted in bold/underline.
Good faith conference required before motions to dismiss/strike under Local Rule 7-3.
Motions to amend require clean and redlined versions of proposed pleading.
Class certification motion deadline set by stipulation, no relief request needed.
Only one summary judgment motion allowed per party.
Multiple summary judgment motions or exceeding page/word limits requires leave of court with good cause showing.
Cross-motions on same issues prohibited; parties must meet and confer to determine single moving party.
Rule 56 motions must be filed at least 35 days before the hearing date.
Opposition to Rule 56 motion must be filed at least 21 days before hearing date (14 days after motion).
Reply to Rule 56 motion must be filed at least 14 days before hearing date (7 days after opposition).
Proposed order required with evidentiary objections and emailed to chambers.
Motions for attorney’s fees require two tables summarizing hours and billing rates.
First table must organize hours by task and separate calculations if rates changed.
Second table must organize hours by attorney with tasks, hours, and rates.
Tables must be attached, electronically filed, and emailed as editable Excel files.
Proposed orders required with motions and emailed to chambers in Word format.
Proposed orders must use court template and include all requested relief.